Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 2,672 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Barmby.


0.00
Oldham Athletic get the match underway!
2.20
Craig Prior passes the ball forward to Joe Pearson. Joe Pearson lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Kanu. Brian Kanu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.33
Billy Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Tolley collects the pass. Brendan Tolley knocks in a cross ball towards Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
9.34
Norman Sharpe makes a beautiful solo run. Norman Sharpe whips in a cross ball towards Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
16.57
James Hitchcock flicks a high ball forward to Billy Smithe who takes it down. Billy Smithe darts forward. Billy Smithe cuts inside the box! Billy Smithe rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Wes Kerr.
18.03
Seth Jacobs passes the ball forward to Brian Kanu. Brian Kanu edges inside the box! Brian Kanu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.41
Joe Pearson catches James Hitchcock on the ankles. The referee calls over Joe Pearson and shows him a yellow card! James Hitchcock stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.03
Frank Rankin sees Brian Kanu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Pearson. Joe Pearson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
28.58
James Hitchcock makes a probing pass to Simon Bishop. Simon Bishop passes the ball forward to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.28
Peter Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Joe Pearson collects the pass. Joe Pearson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Ward.
38.37
Adrian Ward threads a neat ball through to Billy Smithe. Billy Smithe decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Smithe knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Howells. Brian Howells is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Alfonso Ricchiuti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.37
Craig Prior flicks a high ball forward to Joe Pearson who takes it down. Joe Pearson plays a one-two with Brian Kanu and advances towards the goal... Joe Pearson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
Simon Bishop threads the ball through to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Brendan Tolley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Oldham Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oldham Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Torquay United kick off the second half!
47.03
Simon Bishop kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.48
Noel Westwood threads the ball through to Norman Sharpe. Norman Sharpe takes it forward alone. Norman Sharpe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.07
Brendan Tolley hacks Eoin Myers from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eoin Myers grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.21
James Hitchcock launches a long ball forward into the other half. Brian Howells plays a one-two with Brendan Tolley and rushes in on goal... Brian Howells shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.25
Simon Bishop threads a neat ball through to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
61.39
Noel Westwood flicks a high pass forward to Norman Sharpe who brings the ball under control. Norman Sharpe hits a low pass to Brian Howells. Brian Howells shoots from long range. Alfonso Ricchiuti is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.02
Mark Robson hits a low pass to Brian Howells. Brian Howells shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
71.51
Adrian Ward chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Bishop. Simon Bishop flicks a high ball forward to Brendan Tolley who takes it down. Brendan Tolley shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.35
Billy Smithe hits a low pass to Brian Howells. Brian Howells knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfonso Ricchiuti who gathers it comfortably.
75.02
Joe Pearson clumsily knocks into James Hitchcock. The referee calls over Joe Pearson and warns him to calm down! James Hitchcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.10
Frank Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Joe Pearson collects the pass. Joe Pearson runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Joe Pearson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.20
Seth Jacobs hacks Simon Bishop from behind! The referee calls over Seth Jacobs and warns him to calm down! Simon Bishop stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.52
Billy Smithe flicks a high pass forward to Brendan Tolley who brings the ball under control. Brendan Tolley controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Brian Howells through on goal. Some silky footwork from Brian Howells provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.28
Adrian Ward knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Smithe. Billy Smithe makes a simple pass to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Howells. Brian Howells beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
89.39
Mark Robson flicks a high pass forward. Brian Howells collects the pass. Brian Howells shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
90.00
Simon Bishop catches Frank Rankin on the ankles. The referee warns Simon Bishop to calm down! Frank Rankin stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
11
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.8%
28.2%
Play Area
24.7%
44.7%
30.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brian Howells of Torquay United

Match Ratings
1.Colin Lua-Lua (GK)
6
2.James Hitchcock (DEF)
6
3.Adrian Ward (DEF)
7
4.Noel Westwood (DEF)
6
5.Norman Sharpe (MID)
7
6.Billy Smithe (MID)
8
7.Simon Bishop (MID)
7
8.Mark Robson (MID)
6
9.Brian Howells (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Brendan Tolley (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Reinier Hendriks (ATT)
6
 
12.Ben Weaver (MID)
0
13.Morris Walker (MID)
0
14.Paolo Owen (ATT)
0

1.Alfonso Ricchiuti (GK)
6
2.Eoin Myers (DEF)
6
3.Ian Lloyd (DEF)
6
4.Damien Howells (DEF)
6
5.Wes Kerr (DEF)
6
6.Frank Rankin (MID)
6
7.Seth Jacobs (MID)
6
8.Craig Prior (MID)
6
9.Peter Duberry (MID)
6
10.Brian Kanu (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Joe Pearson (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Stanley Williamson (ATT)
0
13.Gilles Galli (ATT)
0
14.Marcello Goma (ATT)
0